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University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program

Pathology-anatomic and clinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Knoxville, TN(Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#111
Specialty Rank
$60,564
PGY1 Salary
20.0%
IMG %
#111
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
22nd Percentile
Top 78% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3004711335
NRMP Code:
1839300C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
30

Contact Information

Ashley Scheiderer
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
48
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
12
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Department of Pathology at the University of TN Medical Center Knoxville has a threefold mission: service, education, and research. The residency and new fellowship offers case volumes per year over 30,000 surgical pathology specimens, 50,000 cytology specimens, and ample clinical pathology cases. The Cancer Institute offers a spectrum of complex oncologic pathology cases. Residents obtain their choice fellowship(s) in a variety of subspecialties with most positions in private practice.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$60,564
PGY-1
$62,458
PGY-2
$64,750
PGY-3
$67,520
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Knoxville, TN
Metropolitan Area
Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East South Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
72(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$297K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$53K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
25.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
401K
Median Age
52 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.27
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
52"
Humidity
77%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.13
Restaurant Meal
13.68
Gas (per gallon)
$4.22
Gym Membership
51

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$60,564
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$84,117
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3004711335
NRMP Code:
1839300C0YOG
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ashley Scheiderer
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
215

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1839300C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital
Contact Person:
Ashley E Capps
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
20.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
23rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
50.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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